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Species |
Otodus Obliquus |
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Geological Period |
Eocene ≈ 45-55 ma |
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Origin |
Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco |
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Size |
2.0 - 3.0cm |
Otodus Obliquus shark tooth in good condition.
The body of the Otodus Obliquus was formed by a cartilaginous skeleton, which is not usually preserved, however, the species is known for its fossil teeth and fossilized central vertebrae.
This species is one of the first giant Mackerel sharks that lived during the Paleogene/Neogene. The dentition presents a very sharp main cusp with a sigmoid profile, a slight "S" shape, accompanied by two sharp lateral denticles, located on each side. Their diet is believed to have consisted of marine mammals, fish, and other sharks.
Deposits: They have been found all over the world.
The fossil includes a label with the name, period and provenance and is attached to a 4 cm square cardboard box.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the samples are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The fossils come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the fossil. The size is approximate.